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Signal ahead! Bikers should have been taught this in pre-school

Signal ahead! Bikers should have been taught this in pre-school
Community News Group / Max Jaeger

Police are cracking down on bicyclists who break the law, and many riders don’t know that signaling turns and stops are part of the rules of the road. Here’s a breakdown of how to let other riders — and drivers — know what your next move is going to be.

Right way: A right turn is signalled by holding the arm out and bending it upward at the elbow.
Community News Group / Max Jaeger

Reach reporter Matthew Perlman at (718) 260-8310. E-mail him at mperlman@cnglocal.com. Follow him on Twitter @matthewjperlman.
Down and out: A stop is signalled by extending the arm downward towards the ground.
Community News Group / Max Jaeger